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Facts

A visa is a permit which is required to enter and remain in Sweden and the other Schengen states for a short period of time, e.g. to visit relatives or friends, as a tourist, on business, to attend a conference or simply to pass through (transit). A person who wishes to reside in Sweden, to be reunited with relatives for example, must apply for and be granted a residence permit before entering the country.

The visa should be complete and be entered in the passport before entry into the Schengen area. An application may be submitted at the Embassy at the earliest three months before the intended travel date.

The right to enter the Schengen area is examined every time you pass the outer border of the area. At the border control everyone who enters the area must be able to show that they have money for their keep during their visit and for their return journey home and that they have medical travel insurance and documents showing the purpose of their visit.

It is the Swedish Migration Board who determines the guidelines that the Embassy use for granting or rejecting visa applications (visa practice).

 
Besöka Sverige / Visit Sweden

Tourist Visa

When applying for a tourist visa for Sweden, you must submit all of the following documents. An application may be handed in to the Embassy at the earliest three (3) months before intended departure date and no later than 15 days before departure date.

IMPORTANT: Please note that as of June 2011 all applicants have to make an appointment with the Embassy before visiting. More information regarding this can be found under "News from the Visa Section".


You must appear in person when submitting the application. If the application is not completed or if supporting documentation are missing your application may be rejected in which case the application fee is not refundable.

Before handing in the application to the Embassy, the application fee must be paid in Vietnamese Dong to the Embassy's account at the ANZ Bank, account nr VND 6143432, account name Embassy of Sweden-UM. 

(The fee is non-refundable and can be checked in the Application fees list).


1. one application for Schengen Visa, completed in English or Swedish, dated and signed by the applicant 


2. appendix concerning family details

3. passport in original, the passport must be duly signed by the passport holder, and must be valid for at least 3 months exceeding the application time requested. A copy of the passport is also required

4. one photograph of passport size ( 35 x 45 mm) for all applicants, including minors.

5. copy of birth certificate, translated into English and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/External Relations Department. Original document must be presented.

6. proof of purpose of the visit, evidence of accommodation, e.g. confirmed hotel reservation or confirmation of organised tour


7. evidence of occupation/student status and a letter stating that you have vacation/permission for the period of time you are applying


8. evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay; bank statements showing the  the last 3 months. You must also be able to show an ATM/Credit Card, in your own name, proving that you can withdraw money from an ATM Machine in Europe.

The Migration Board has set a sum of SEK 370 per day/person for visits.


9. a valid, personal travel insurance which covers costs for
– emergency treatment by a doctor
– urgent ambulance transportation
– transportation back to applicant's home country if required for medical reasons.

The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of stay.

10. parental consent is required for minors.

11. a flight booking not exceeding 90 days within the Schengen area (The Embassy advises you not to pay flight tickets before you are granted a visa)

- All original documents submitted should have photocopies. All supporting documents must be sent directly to the applicant and submitted together with the application.

* The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed

The processing time is generally 15 days. Telephone hours for visa information/decision are available between 15:00 and 16:00 on very Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our staff speaks Vietnamese, English and Swedish.
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